Home
Search
thewest.com.au

  1. Illegal fishing PremiumThree men fined after illegal marron fishing at Harvey Dam

  2. Horse RacingGunsmoke and Davies thrash competition at Kulin bush race

  3. SheepdogsSheepdogs strut their stuff at Waroona Show

  4. Fox control Small landholders to learn more about fox prevention

  5. Fantastic resultPremium‘Thomas The Tank Engine’ chugs home after successful bash

Show TimeThousands visit successful Waroona Show

Hosting yet another successful Waroona Show, Waroona Agricultural Society president Eric Walmsley said he had a “perfect day” on Saturday as the showgrounds swelled with people. 

Craig Duncan

BraveryPremiumMark Clark: Burekup man wins bravery award for heroic rescue

In August 2020, Burekup man Mark Clark took matters into his own hands saving several teens stuck in a rip. He has now been recognised for his bravery.

Oliver Lane

Bunbury Outer Ring RoadPremiumOfficial name of Bunbury Outer Ring Road revealed

The official name of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road has been revealed by the State Government as its construction nears completion.

Oliver Lane

Offshore windPremiumSW offshore wind farm feasibility licence deadline extended

Requests from industry have led the Federal Government to push back the deadline for submitting feasibility licence applications for the offshore wind farm zone off the South West coast.

Oliver Lane

Annual reportPremiumMarket volatilities push Port of Bunbury exports down

Lingering issues with international and domestic markets has seen Port of Bunbury trade drop for the first time since the pandemic.

Oliver Lane

Volunteers wantedVolunteers wanted to join conservation group’s board

People living around the Leschenault Estuary passionate about the area are encouraged to join one of the South West’s biggest conservation groups.

Craig Duncan

Bunbury Outer Ring RoadPremiumPremiumOfficial name of Bunbury Outer Ring Road revealed

The official name of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road has been revealed by the State Government as its construction nears completion.

Offshore windPremiumPremiumSW offshore wind farm feasibility licence deadline extended

Requests from industry have led the Federal Government to push back the deadline for submitting feasibility licence applications for the offshore wind farm zone off the South West coast.

SheepdogsSheepdogs strut their stuff at Waroona Show

There was something for everyone at this year’s Waroona Show with the sheepdog demonstrations a standout during the event.   

Tearing up turf Waroona Show carriage driving at its finest

Horses barrelled down the oval with ladies in their finest pushing them on to win this year’s Waroona Show competition. 

Craig Duncan

Show TimeThousands visit successful Waroona Show

Hosting yet another successful Waroona Show, Waroona Agricultural Society president Eric Walmsley said he had a “perfect day” on Saturday as the showgrounds swelled with people. 

Craig Duncan

Subscriber Exclusive

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Rich ListCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
REVEALED: WA’s best-paid execs and how much they take home

FULL LIST: Our compilation of WA’s best-paid bosses is a who’s who of the rich, famous and more than a few quiet achievers. See the 99 who made more than $1m and how much they were paid. Is your boss on there?

Sean Smith

CRIMEPremiumDean Gallagher’s son charged with his Salmon Gums murder

Tributes have begun to flow for the man allegedly killed by his own son during a bloody confrontation at a regional roadhouse — on the same day John Gallagher appeared in court on a murder charge.

Tim Clarke

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
BikiesPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Ex-bikie jailed after cops find coke in hired Range Rover

A former bikie who lost his brother to a bizarre gas bottle blast has now lost his freedom after being nabbed with a quarter of a kilogram of cocaine in a hired luxury car.

Tim Clarke

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WA NewsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Convicted rapist allowed to play in top Perth cricket league

Disgraced Perth cricketer Alex Hepburn has been given the green light to play in the top WA league despite having been barred from the sport in England and Wales for a decade. 

Lauren Price

Promotional

In Case You Missed It

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
RetailCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
REVEALED: Cult favourite Yo-Chi to open new Perth stores

Cult favourite frozen yoghurt chain Yo-Chi says it is on track to more than double its national footprint in the next 12 months, including three new stores in Perth. Here’s where they’ll be ...

Cheyanne Enciso

BusinessPremiumHunt on for whizz kid Brown’s scheme losses

Last-ditch backers of disgraced promoter Chris Brown’s $100 million-plus betting scheme have sued his former lawyer for alleged porkies about bank accounts purportedly holding big winnings.

Neale Prior

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAnalyst’s warning to investors in Perth property boom

Perth is still the nation’s property winner but some trigger-happy investors from the east are overpaying in WA, according to an influential analyst.

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMatilda Bay Brewery added to heritage register

A former car factory turned brewery in North Fremantle has had its rich history recognised by being added to WA’s heritage register. 

opinion
opinion
AFLWCommentsPremium
opinion
CommentsPremiumAFLW leaving nay-sayers in dust as game grows, strengthens

I strongly believe the AFLW, in its ninth season, is far more advanced than what the men’s league was nine seasons into its inception, writes Danielle Laidley.

Regional News

Animal Crisis PremiumVet shortage forces Bunbury clinics to share on-call duties

Vet shortages in the South West are at crisis level, with the lack of staff forcing vets from across the city to share on-call duties. 

Holly Prentice

An evening with BenCommentsAFL legend reflects on the past and looks to the future

Former West Coast Eagle and Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins returned to Bunbury to talk about his time off the footy field.

Claudette Rizzi

Stroke of luck CommentsSouth West newsagency sells winning Lotto ticket

Another winning division one lotto ticket has been sold in the South West, the second in a matter of months.

Oliver Lane

PGA CONVENTIONPremiumPremiumKeep the Sheep campaign’s runaway success has Labor ‘afraid’

Shell shocked Labor policymakers are asking ‘how much will it take to make Keep the Sheep go away’, senator Michaelia Cash claims, as the fight to save WA’s live export industry continues to gather momentum.

Lost and Found FestivalPremiumPremiumMarket Eating House to share chef secrets

With a love for sharing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired food, the team at Market Eating House are hosting two events as part of this year’s Lost and Found Festival. 

Upcoming votePremiumPremiumNominations set to open for vacant Collie council spot

Nominations are set to open next week for the vacancy on the Shire of Collie council caused by the death of long-serving councillor Elysia Harverson.

News Flash

More Stories

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumHow a 42yo turned 20-hour days into a $3b-a-year empire

You might call me a ‘rebel without a cause,’ says Grab co-found Anthony Tan said. But I was on a mission to create something that could be ‘a force for good’.

Ernestine Siu

CNBC newsCould China’s stimulus be a boost for Nike and Starbucks?

Economic stimulus in China could also be a shot in the arm for Nike and Starbucks, two major brands trying to orchestrate their own turnarounds.

Jesse Pound

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s laughing now? Joker sequel pulls in half of first film

Joker: Folie a Deux stumbled to just $US40 million ($58.7m) in US domestic ticket sales during its opening weekend, a far cry from the $US96.2m its predecessor brought in during its debut in 2019.

Sarah Whitten

CNBC newsCommentsOil spikes on Biden comments on risk of Israel retaliation

A strike by Israel against Iran could raise fears of a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and add a significant price risk premium.

Spencer Kimball

WA News

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
MiningCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Ellison’s MinRes slows down the drill bit to save cash

Mineral Resources is tightening its belt on exploration spending, marking the latest leg of a cost-cutting crusade.

Adrian Rauso and Simone Grogan

CourtPremiumSon pulled mum’s body from shower, court

The youngest sibling of a man accused of killing his mother for her life insurance money has given evidence in his brother’s murder trial.

Emma Kirk

CrimeCops appeal for info after dad’s gruesome death at roadhouse

Homicide detectives have issued a public plea for help with an alleged murder case in the Great Southern region.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumInmate found dead inside cell at Casuarina Prison

A 36-year-old inmate has died at the maximum-security facility after being found unresponsive in his cell.

politicsPremiumPremiumREVEALED: Major step forward in WA’s defence housing

The mammoth task of building hundreds of homes in just a few years for AUKUS defence personnel took a major step forward.

Courts & JusticePremiumDisgraced Perth restaurateur jailed for raping employee

An acclaimed Perth restaurateur who raped an employee in the storeroom of his popular Italian trattoria and then further humiliated her by giving her money has been jailed for more than seven years.

Emily Moulton